How To Replace Drip Edge On Existing Roof

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How to replace drip edge on existing roof.

Drip edge comes in 10 foot strips and attaches to the roof deck before the roofing felt goes on. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. The drip edge is often replaced when new shingles are installed but it can be replaced at any time. A look at types of drip edge flashing how to cut it and how to retrofit it to an existing roof drip edge flashing is any flashing that protects a building element by shedding water.

Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto the roof. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. How to install a drip edge.

This provides added protection against ice dams. At 7 05 paul begins replacing the drip edge roof flashing. This lets any water that gets on the roof run down the underlayment and over the drip edge. Asphalt roof shingles can become brittle in cold weather so wait until a warm but not hot day to remove and replace eave stripping.

The best way is to install the roof drip edge only along the eaves first then place ice and water barrier in the snowbelt or felt paper underlayment over the drip edge. Some roofers install a layer of waterproof shingle underlayment wsu over the existing shingles at the eave end as would be done for a roof laid on bare sheathing. How to replace a drip edge on an existing roof. Unless the old drip edge is in like new condition replace it.

The leading edge of the flashing is called the drip edge. 12 roof repair tips. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated.